Harrison Central Softball: Melina Seiferd signs with Hinds Community College

For the second day in a row, Harrison Central High School is home to a softball signing day ceremony.

In the past is ...- for the second day in a row...- harrison central high - school is home to a softball- signing day ceremony.

- this afternoon... melina seifer- signed a national letter of - intent with hinds community - college... in front of family,- friends, teammates and- coaches.- the senior red rebelette can- handle the bat and hold her - own in the circle... as a caree- .323 hitter at the- corner infield spots... and a - pitcher with a 10-pitch mix.- the right-hander says it's more- about spin than speed... and- she's - happy to have a home where she- can maximize her strengths.

- - "at first, it really did shock me that i was - going to the next level.

But- i've always wanted to go to the- next level for softball.- i've always wanted to play- collegiately for softball.

And- there's really no words to- explain how happy i am and all- that stuff to actually be able- to go and they actually gave- - - - me the opportunity to play wher- i wanted to play."

"the colleges now - the pitchin - they've - started trying to diversify - their staffs and not just have- all 60+ miles per hour- pitchers.

They've found out ove- the last few years that it help- to have that off-speed- pitcher.

And when she pitches,- she holds people down.

I mean - she keeps the ball- - - - low, a lot of good spin on it - and they see that and she's a - good addition to most any - staff."

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